Any number of serious circumstances can justify pursuing temporary custody of a child, pending a final resolution. While emergency relief is fairly rare, it’s important to pursue if your child is in imminent danger from an immediate threat. Here’s what you need to know about emergency custody hearings. Emergency Custody Hearing In order to get an emergency custody hearing, you must petition the ...
Summer is usually the best time to be a kid. School is out for three months, and your parents may be planning on taking you somewhere exciting for vacation. However, if a child’s parents are divorced, summer becomes much more complicated. Many adults never get the summer off anymore, and most of the summer break is spent in summer camp or daycare. However, when one parent has the summer off, he or ...
One of the things that can complicate the divorce process is children. If a couple has children, each parent usually wants to spend as much time with his or her children as possible. The parent with primary physical custody is typically the one that gets to spend the most time with their kids. Custody battles can sometimes be contentious, as it can be difficult for parents to compromise on this ...
While many Floridians are unfamiliar with it, the sunshine state’s “implied consent” law sets an important legal precedent for DUI cases . While it’s best to avoid drinking and driving at all costs, being aware of laws like this and understanding your rights can make all the difference in the event you get charged with a DUI. Read our blog to learn what you need to know, and make sure to call a ...
Whether it’s for recreational or medicinal purposes, many states throughout the country have legalized some form of marijuana. In 2016, Florida voters passed Amendment 2 which enables those suffering from certain types of medical conditions (e.g. cancer, PTSD, ALS, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, epilepsy, etc.) to use medical cannabis. However, recreational use and sale of pot are still considered illegal in ...
If you have been accused of or arrested for allegedly committing a serious violent crime, one of the main defenses available in Florida is self-defense. Such a claim aims to prove that force was "reasonably necessary" to prevent another person's impending use of illegal force. Defendants can use the following types of force as an affirmative defense to justify their actions: Non-deadly force ...
While divorce is the most common outcome for couples whose marriage is no longer working, it is not the only option. Under certain circumstances, an annulment may be granted. Another valid option for many couples is what’s known as “legal separation,” which shares several key elements with divorce but is recognized as a different distinction altogether under the law. While most states allow for ...
Divorce can be a depressing and lonely process, which is why some spouses going through the legal proceedings start dating again. While it may seem great to feel loved again and take your mind off the contentious divorce process, the best time to start dating again is after your divorce is final. Although there are legal reasons to avoid re-entering the dating scene, there are some emotional ones ...
Alimony , also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is one of the most significant and recognizable aspects of divorce . While many people understand that it refers to payments one former spouse makes to the other, few realize that there are actually different types of alimony in Florida that may be awarded while a divorce is pending, after a divorce, and for various reasons. The types ...
While divorce is the most common outcome for couples whose marriage is no longer working, it is not the only option. Under certain circumstances, an annulment may be granted. Another valid option for many couples is what’s known as “legal separation,” which shares several key elements with divorce but is recognized as a different distinction altogether under the law. While most states allow for ...
Engagement rings can be pricey and most people buy them with the expectation of eventually saying, “I do.” While certainly most engaged couples ultimately do take that trip down the aisle, not all engagements get to that stage. What happens to the ring when the engagement falls apart and a couple decides to part ways? Depending on the state you live in, the answer to this pressing question depends ...
A biological parent has the right to seek child visitation or child custody. Fathers who were not married when their child was born must legally establish paternity in order to gain access to father's rights. If you’re a father going through a divorce or custody battle, it’s important to know your rights. Establishing Paternity Establishing paternity is important for more than just having a name ...
Tinny, Meyer & Piccarreto, P.A. is a firm started by two former prosecutors with extensive legal experience on both sides of the courtroom. The firm has more than 35 years of combined legal experience to offer people accused of crimes or who have need of legal services for their families. Our law firm is local, and we are dedicated to serving the interests of the people of the Tampa Bay Area. The ...
